rayecharlie 's review for:

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

4.0

challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Although at first the unusual breaks in sentences punctuation were a little hard to get used to (a bit like reading poetry), the overall structure of the book was beautifully crafted to create multiple characters, all with vastly different stories that nevertheless intertwine. This book explores so many perspectives, all from minority characters, while tackling issues such as racism, homophobia and sexism (as well as delving into aspects of transphobia and colourism) in our current time as well as the past. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Transphobia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment

Minor: Child death, Deadnaming, Drug use, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Classism